Visit Malaga with children: the 10 places you can not miss
Have you ever been to Malaga? The capital of the Costa del Sol has plenty of leisure options and excursions for families, so whether you're planning a vacation or a getaway, do not forget to Malaga between your destinations of interest: you will have a great time. And, to show, a button: 10 places that you can not miss when visiting Malaga with children.
The city of Malaga It is a coastal and cosmopolitan city at the same time: a place full of life and culture thanks to its many museums and that can boast an enviable climate: for something it is called Costa del Sol. Getting lost in its narrow streets, walking its great avenues and observing it (and the Mediterranean Sea) from its viewpoints is a delight for all the senses.
What to see in Málaga with children
We tell you five great places that should not miss in your visit to the city of Malaga and the province: five of the capital and five others chosen from the many leisure options for the whole family offered by the province. Do not miss them!
Alcazaba
Loading the video ....Travel with your children to the Muslim era in the Alcazaba of Málaga, a fortress palace of the Muslim rulers of the city, seated on a hill on the slope of Mount Gibralfaro and next to the Roman theater. It was built in the 11th century on the ruins of another Roman bastion and at the time it consisted of 110 main towers and some minor ones, among which the Torre del Homenaje stands out, as well as its beautiful views of the bay.
Interactive Museum of Music
Loading the video ....The normal thing when entering a museum is to find posters that prohibit approaching the pieces and above all touching them. In the Interactive Museum of Music (MIMMA) is the opposite, here the motto is "Please play, Please play". The objective of this museum is to reach all types of public and for this, in addition to its permanent exhibition, organizes educational and musical activities.
Castle of Gibralfaro
Loading the video ....The best watchtower in Malaga is undoubtedly the Gibralfaro Castle. A tour of its crenellated walls and towers allows practically to dominate the entire city, except some neighborhoods of the East, which are hidden behind the mountains. The best thing to get there is to walk from the center of the city: it's a big climb to climb, but it's worth it for the views that you see, the exercise that takes place and, of course, the final reward.
Parks
Loading the video ....Malaga also stands out for its beautiful parks, which you can not miss. In the center of the city you will find 'El Parque', which stands out for its great historical value, since it is directly related to the history of the nineteenth century, having its origin in a law of 1896 inspired by Cánovas del Castillo. Another much loved in the city is the Parque del Oeste, which is just west of the capital. This park opens up to multiple possibilities: culture, sports, rest, walking, bustle ... that coexist and respect each other. For this, the different environments have been differentiated by constructive materials, height of platforms or architectural elements.
Beaches
Loading the video ....Of course, a visit to Malaga can not leave aside its many beaches: the one of El Palo, La Malagueta, Huelin ... anyone will be a good option and all of them breathe a very calm and familiar atmosphere although, yes, in Summer is difficult to find site: you will have to get up early to stand near the water! Of course, if you go to the beach you can not forget to take one of the famous Malaga spinach or a plate of fried anchovies. Simply, delicious.
The province of Málaga, to discover as a family
Selwo
Loading the video ....In Estepona you will find the zoo of Selwo Aventura and, in Benalmádena, Selwo Marina. Two places that parents will enjoy as children ... and children will live in a dream. Two spaces to meet with the animals and convey to the children the importance of taking care of them.
Cave of Nerja
Loading the video ....The Nerja Cave is a special and magical place with an indisputable importance. Declared an Asset of Cultural Interest, it stands out for its geological, biological and archaeological value. In the cave you will also find special activities for children and families.
Stone fountain
Loading the video ....In the region of Antequera you can make an ideal indoor tourism for families. This area has many attractions, of which on this occasion we highlight the Fuente de Piedra lagoon. This lagoon is an enclave of first magnitude within the humid zones of the Western Mediterranean and it stands out as the most important site for the nesting of common flamingos in the Iberian Peninsula and the second most important in Europe, after the Camargue in France.
Serrania de Ronda
Loading the video ....Another area of the province of singular beauty is the Serranía de Ronda, famous for its important history of bandits.In addition to the capital, visiting the region you will discover impressive secrets, such as the Castle Cemetery, in Benadalid. As its name says, inside is the village cemetery. Historians can not agree on the Arab or Roman origin of this castle located in one of the most charming places in Malaga.
Angela R. Bonachera
